Speech Pathologist – Paediatrics (Clinic-based)

Playology Clinic; City of Maroondah; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development budget

Fortnightly supervision

Flexibility in workload

Collaboration with diverse professionals

Job summary

Playology Clinic in Croydon is seeking a qualified Speech Pathologist to deliver high-quality therapy to children and adolescents. The ideal candidate will have a passion for neuroaffirming care and be skilled in assessment, intervention, and working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

Join a values-driven environment that supports both clinicians and the children they serve. Applicants seeking to grow their skills in a nurturing setting are encouraged to apply.

Please email your CV to [e-mail] to apply.

Qualifications

• Qualified Speech Pathologist with membership in Speech Pathology Australia.
• Experience at Allied Health Award Level 2 or 3 is desirable.
• Current WWCC and experience with NDIS participants.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, neuroaffirming speech pathology supports to children and adolescents.
• Assess and support speech, language, literacy, feeding, and social communication needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support skill generalisation.

Skills

Assessment skills

Intervention skills

Collaborative practice

Passion for paediatric practice

Knowledge of NDIS

Education

Qualified Speech Pathologist

Speech Pathology Australia membership

Job description

• Croydon, VIC
• Full time ideal, with part time options available
• Graduates (Level 1) welcome to apply for entry into our graduate program

About Us

Playology Clinic is a therapist-owned paediatric allied health clinic in Melbourne’s outer east.

We combine the heart of a not-for-profit with the flexibility of private practice. Our values-driven team of allied health therapists, therapy assistants and admin staff work collaboratively to support children, teens and families in meaningful, neuroaffirming ways.

Our Speech Pathology service launched in 2026 and has grown quickly, with strong demand from families who value collaborative and accessible care. We’re now expanding our speech team and are looking for clinicians who want to be part of building something thoughtful, sustainable, and well-supported within an established multidisciplinary clinic.

We have strong team retention and engagement — because Playology is a workplace where clinicians feel supported, valued, and resourced to do their best work.

What We Offer

• Professional growth: $2,000 pro rata PD budget + one week (pro rata) paid study leave + fortnightly supervision with SP clinical lead + weekly case conferences
• In-house PD series: “Growing Together” series with guest facilitators (2025 included DIR/Floortime, Learn to Play, Bridges Out of Poverty + more). This series is in addition to personal PD budgets and time.
• Collaboration: work alongside psychologists, OTs, therapy assistants, and onsite partners
• Flexibility: realistic workloads and a calendar that works for you

Your Role

• Deliver high-quality, neuroaffirming speech pathology supports to children and adolescents
• Assess and support speech, language, literacy, feeding and social communication needs
• Provide therapy that is strengths-based, practical, and embedded into everyday environments
• Collaborate with psychologists, OTs and therapy assistants to support generalisation of skills
• Contribute to multidisciplinary formulation and team discussion
• Keep records up to date and contribute to a positive, supportive team culture
• Partner with therapy assistants to embed strategies in natural settings

About You

• Qualified Speech Pathologist, with Speech Pathology Australia membership
• Allied Health Award Level 2 or Level 3 experience (or ready to step into either level). Graduates are welcome to apply for our graduate program. Details available upon request.
• Passion for paediatric practice and neuroaffirming care
• Skilled in assessment, intervention, and collaborative practice
• Committed to strengths-based, neuroaffirming care
• Current WWCC
• Experience with NDIS participants
• Confidence working across clinic, school and home environments. We are a clinic-based service, but value working alongside children's natural environments as required (e.g. observation sessions, care team meetings, etc.)
• Special interest in early communication, literacy, and/or feeding
• Training (or interest) in orofacial myology. Our existing speechies currently offer this service, and we are keen to continue to grow and develop it

Apply Now

Email your CV to [e-mail]

More info

playologyclinic.com.au/join-the-team or contact Teigan Leonard via the email above

At Playology, we don’t just support kids—we support the people who support them. If you’re looking for a workplace where your wellbeing and values matter, we’d love to hear from you